Former Video Vixen Melyssa Ford To Star In New Bravo Reality Show ‘City Sisters’

It’s rare to see a video vixen moving on from hip hop to corporate America, but Melyssa Ford has shut the door on her model/music video days and has become a real estate agent. Kudos to her! Instead of following the trend of getting wifed up by an athlete or rapper in order to snag a TV deal, Melyssa’s hardwork and high-paying gig selling luxury Manhattan rental properties has landed her a spot on a new Bravo reality show. All Hip Hop first broke the rumor this morning that she would be a part of a show that revolves around herself and other New York City women, and we can confirm the news. The Sex In The City style show is attempting to portray African-American women in entertainment and media fields in a positive light and will include popular journalists like Demetria Lucas, Geneva S. Thomas and style expert Daisy Lewellyn.

According to City Sisters’ (tentative name) IMDB:

[City Sisters] follows a group of single, up-and-coming movers and shakers in New York’s elite circles of real estate, fashion, and media. These ladies are aggressive in their pursuit of personal and career goals, but in this cutthroat world where egos are high and the drive to succeed is even higher, success can come at a steep cost.

As far as Melyssa, she is credited as being one of the highest paid urban video vixens to date (when videos used to have million-dollar budgets.) According to her real estate profile:

Melyssa Savannah Ford was drawn to success in real estate after achieving fame as an accomplished business woman and model. Widely known in the entertainment industry as one of the country’s top urban supermodels, renowned TV personalities and active philanthropists, she enjoys serving the real estate needs of a discerning high-net-worth clientele in the worlds of entertainment and professional sports where she is extremely well connected.

Passionate about New York City, Melyssa focuses her business on luxury properties in Manhattan’s vibrant Financial District where she resides. Her extensive knowledge of this market which she lives and breathes each day, coupled with her exceptional business acumen and marketing savvy, ensures her clients the finest service and attention to detail.

Earlier this year, after going through a three-month intensive real estate training program, Melyssa reportedly helped close a $15 million sale in New York’s Central Park area.

It’s cool to see a woman out here actually accomplished and doing great things!

Will you be watching?

Three ladies from the City Sisters cast (Daisy, Melyssa and Micah) via New York Observer

Ah hell. More than likely, no. It seems like a lot of reality shows are trying to be the next SATC. Didn’t Eva Pigford do this? And Empire Girls…and there were a couple of other shows too…the one based in Harlem? It just seems like this has been done a thousand times. Besides, Melissa’s not very likeable.

+6 my hair is laid like a pimp named slick back aka Clarence McClendon from preachers of l.a. Reply:October 15th, 2013 at 11:09 pm

There is also 1 on Oprah’s network which features Rhianna’s hairstylist that starts in Jan. They did a preview last month and it was pretty good. It wasn’t the same watered down girls on their grind type show, these ladies are actualy pretty established. It was pretty good, one of the girls is married to a very wealthy older white man and she survived cancer. I’m all for supporting my sisters who portray anything other than bitter jump offs, groupies, baby mothers staring the next clothing, jewelry, or hair line..

Some of the comments on here are proof positive that people will have something negative to say NO MATTER WHAT! SMH…. Melyssa Ford has come a long way and I respect that she’s trying to make big moves in real estate.

FYI: As far as I’m concerned, people who are focused on my past are right where they need to be – behind me.

We know black women wont support this. Without ratchetness or over the top characters like Nene Leaks that reinforce every negative stereotype about black women the show wont see the ratings to continue. Now let me get ready for negative thumb downs and replys on why they love Real Housewives of Atlanta,Love and HIphop, and other minstrel shows.

I’ll never understand how black women complain about the way they’re portrayed on some of these reality shows, then turn around and support women like Nene,K.Michelle,and Tamar Braxton. Tamar and K.Michell have terrible attitudes but they’re very talented singers,so I understand a little why black women support them but I don’t get why they support Nene at all.

I swear we complain about how people set us back 400 years and then when we actually see someone showing growth we hate instead of congratulate. i am proud to see a Grown woman accepting the fact that she is a grown woman and not trying to market off of her past. Life is about change and venturing out. These has beens that come on reality tv trying to remind us and still hold on to want they use to be should take notes.

As long as it’s showing our women in a positive light I’m all for it. Nothing against the Basketball Wives, Love and Hip Hop, The New Atlanta, Real Housewives, etc. but I’m tired of us being portrayed as if we all act like vicious dogs.

If you’re not married, you’re theoretically considered single.. So, I understand when they say “a group of single ladies”.. You hear i.e “Basketball Wives and Single Ladies” Not once has it been a show called or referencing Engaged Ladies.. C’mon now. I think yall are reading too much into it! If you follow Demetria aka. Belle in BK, then you know that she’s planning her wedding. I’m looking forward to the show. I gave up ratchet reality T.V. I’m eager to see woman, especially woman of color on T.V doing their thing. #kudos

I’m confused… This show already happened with this exact cast and it was called “blood, sweat and heels.” it had its first season+reunion and i think it aired before or after RHOA. I don’t think it did very well, so is bravo recycling the show under a new name??

Ummmm this already aired on bravo… it ended last month they had a reunion and everything for it. It’s a good show mic a is my fave. It’s a somewhat positive show I mean i lovr the fact they all of the women on the show own theit own business and are very independent but there are arguments, bullying, shade throwing, and blatant public drunkenness that unfortunately overshadows the main point of the show. However I loved it and I hope bravo picks it up for a second season

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